Implantable Hearing Devices: Developement and Evaluation of two concepts For the treatment of hearing impairments, various types of hearing devices and surgical methods exist. However, these methods are not adequate for all types of hearing losses and patients’ needs. Depending on the design, some of the inherent shortcomings could be reduced by implantable hearing systems. [...]
Candidacy for Implantable Hearing Devices: Candidacy for Implantable Hearing Devices (Audiology and Neuro-Otology) Due to the substantial progress in the field of cochlear implantation in the last 20 years, it nowadays seems normal when speech reception can be achieved without visual support. The enormous developments make it necessary to frequently reconsider candidacy for implantable hearing [...]
In June 2007, Dr Herzog was interviewed regarding a completely implantable hearing aid. This new device has undergone a phase 1 trial with the Food and Drug Administration. The Center for Hearing and Balance Disorders is one of a limited number of centers selected to participate in the phase 2 study. The device is intended [...]